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Charter membership?
Jeff Lewis:
--- Quote from: Spaceman-Spiff on August 02, 2003, 09:06:20 PM ---btw, how many people actually donates?
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Maybe 10 people all of he last year, it just doesn't work. And same with banner ads, we were getting like XX-XX clicks on our Google ads with YY-YY impressions a day.
We're expected to release some impressive software, now we can actually pay the bills and award those who deserve it.
It will always be free. Some people will just enjoy supporting the project and getting advanced betas.
Douglas:
Not just advanced betas, but also specialized help, one on one work, private forum access for quicker response times (The Support Specialists Team will still answer questions in the main support forums, however, we'll also focus more on a one on one situation for tech issues for charter members (I believe)).
Metho:
From my standpoint, my decision to become a charter member was much like donating. Yes, I will love getting the beta's and playing with them, but I really don't need them. Same for the support. I do have questions, but generally I can figure out answers myself or there have always been people willing to help me out. I never donated to YaBBSE, though I should have. This is my small thank you to a group of people that have released a piece of software that rivals (and in my opinion, surpasses) any pay forum software (that usually costs more than a charter membership)
I guess this is all a personal preference thing. Some people will absolutely LOVE the one on one support (which I'll probably find nice for a question or two, I'm sure) or the installation, ect. And then there are some people who will love having the beta's. And some people who want to say thank you by supporting the server/efforts. I'm a mix of all three. As individuals, anyone can choose whether or not they value these things. If not, don't charter. You still get the opprotunity to use this great software, with all of its features and you still get support. No one is going to think less of you if you choose not to donate, so what's the problem?
By the way, I'm not sure why this has become such an issue with people. It's still free software, and the devs have said it will always be free. It's still fully featured without paying. The only thing you have to pay for is advanced betas (something the previous software never gave out) and very personal, focused, and quick support (which, judging by the yabbse community, you'll likely get anyhow from the users).
Bottom line: personal choice. I want the beta's and I want to say thanks by lessening the server bill, and god willing, buying [Unknown] a cheeseburger. * Other people will have different reasons for it and others will have reasons for not doing it.
*Substitute cheeseburger for favorite food. :D
Methonis
Tom:
Ok, I completly understand now.
I tend to get worked up about things sometimes. ;)
My apologies.
Thanks agian. ;D
charlottezweb:
Well, I for one am all for the membership. Hell, when I think of how many installs and how much support I've had from members it's amazing. In the past I've "donated" to wish lists and things on an individual basis when I've sought help, and this just goes to support all of us now and not just one person. I will continue to use wish lists when individuals go above and beyond to help me solve something if needed, but to pay only 50/yr (or whatever is was) to get everything I do from this software is absolutely amazing.
btw, i just signed up myself :)
Jason
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